The Yreka Miners varsity boys basketball team lost by three in an overtime playoff battle Wednesday night.

Yreka, the No. 10 seed, lost 65-62 to the Sutter Huskies, the No. 7 seed, in the first round of the Northern Section Division 4 playoffss.

While proud of the effort of his team overall, head coach Christian Birch lamented a number of missed opportunities that helped the game slip away from Yreka.

This included turning the ball over 24 times in the contest.

"We let them get back in the game," Birch said. "We played well but we made too many mental errors."

The Miners were up 19-3 after one quarter of play and were up 33-24 at the half.

The Huskies came back and tied things up at 43 apiece after three quarters and 59-59 at the end of regulation.

A total of four Miners scored in double figures on Wednesday,

Sophomore Ty Currie led Miner scorers with 24 points. He also had 10 assists, three rebounds and a steal.

Junior Tevin Cadola had 12 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Senior Travis Robison had 12 points, five rebounds, one steal, one block, one assist, and two charges. Senior Tyler Johnson finished with 10 points. 11 rebounds, two assists and a block.

Yreka ended the season 9-16 overall while Sutter improved to 16-10 overall.

Birch commended his team for how far they have come after a five-win season the year before. Highlights this season included the Miners winning two Northern Athletic League games after going winless in the NAL the previous two seasons.

"We've improved," he said. "I'm pleased with the way they have worked hard the whole season."

Birch said that with a number of returners expected back next season, he believes that the squad can continue to make positiv steps on the hardwood.